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YY59 KBJ

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,195 mi
Last recorded47,195 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 KBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 47,195 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 47,195 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 38,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 33,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 33,369 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder badly perished , cord exposed , hankook 185 65 14 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulders and tread badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 30,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 23,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 23,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 17,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small (3.6.B.2c)

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Fail 23 Feb 2017 15,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small (3.6.B.2c)

front brake check

rear brake check

Pass 18 Jan 2016 14,060 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 8,044 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YY59 KBJ is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2010 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY59 KBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY59 KBJ is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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